How many of us can say we’re living content and joyful lives? Have we thrown in the towel and just said “it is what it is?” Whether it deals with our families, our bodies, our jobs, our relationships, or even our walks with God, have we given up? Settled? Have we allowed our life situation to become the “new normal”? I’ve heard many people say they need to accept things the way they are; if not, they’re in denial. They’re “realists.” But, where’s the hope in that? Where’s the joy? Where’s the victory?
Lately, God has been speaking to me about living an “immeasurably more” life. He’s been challenging me, as I pray, to expect more; to trust Him to work in ways that are way beyond my ability – immeasurably way beyond.
In spite of the lies we’ve bought into, God wants us happy. He wants us joyful. He wants us content. Yes, life can be hard, but as Lamentations 3:22-23 reads, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Is it time to take back your joy?
As you consider your life today, why not raise the bar? Why not trust and expect God to work in amazing ways; Why not choose to live immeasurably more!
Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,”
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